Weslaco ISD superintendent faces criticism over administrative shakeup
A reorganization of the Weslaco Independent School District undertaken by Superintendent Dino Coronado placed him firmly in the crosshairs of some of the district’s trustees at a workshop specifically called Tuesday evening to discuss concerns about that reorganization.
Years after charged with voter fraud, former Edinburg mayor’s day in court arrives
The news broke fast.
Drug trafficker who paid off former sheriff wants punishment ended early
The man who once bribed former Hidalgo County Sheriff Guadalupe “Lupe” Treviño as part of a yearslong drug trafficking scheme that ensnared the sheriff, his son and the department’s elite Panama Unit drug interdiction team is asking a court to lift the remainder of his punishment.
Pharr fire chief reappointed to state board
Gov. Greg Abbott this week announced the reappointment of an Edinburg native to the board that oversees a retirement fund for volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel in Texas.
Cameron County to help provide security at Harlingen schools
Interlocal agreements between the Harlingen School District, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department and Cameron County Constables Pct. 5 and Pct. 3 will allow off duty officers with these agencies to provide security at Harlingen schools.
Tough market: Rising mortgage rates making home buying harder
The Rio Grande Valley was already struggling with housing affordability, and now higher mortgage interest rates are making it worse.
TSTC alumnus thrives in challenges of computer networking career
Hidalgo, Willacy County officials break ground on Raymondville Drain project
RAYMONDVILLE — Rio Grande Valley leaders are leveraging regional thinking to combat regional problems.
Hidalgo County can vaccinate nearly 2,000 against monkeypox
Hidalgo County will begin making monkeypox vaccinations available next week after receiving doses from the state on Thursday.
Docs: Victim’s brother witnessed fatal motorcycle accident
New details on a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist in McAllen on Tuesday revealed the victim’s brother witnessed the traumatic event.